PYSF Spring Programs

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 25TH!

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  • Boats are provided for all introductory level classes and High School Race Team. Boat ownership needed for Opti and 420 Race Teams after your first season.
  • Professional coaching
  • All sailors must wear a US Coast Guard approved life-jacket
  • Safety boat is present for all sessions
  • Cancellation Policy: $50 service charge for cancellation prior to first date of class. Those not removed from the wait list due to over-subscription will be refunded class fees.
  • PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Learn-to-Sail

Learn the basics of sailing while developing skills to prepare for sailing with others at PYSF and in the Bay Area. While no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. Boats provided (Cubes). Answers to FAQ can be found here. Ages 8-11. Saturdays March 18 – May 27 (8 days). Cost: $1000. (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Saturdays 11am-4pm
    • Dates: Mar 18, 25, Apr 15, 22 May 6, 13, 20, 27

*Some kids pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat learn-to-sail multiple times before advancing to Learn 2.0. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. This class does not compete in regattas.*

Learn 2.0 (Intro-to-Race)

For sailors with less than a year sailing in Cubes/Optimists (or equivalent), who understand the basics of sailing and want an introduction to racing skills. This class is great for the sailor who has completed learn-to-sail but needs a refresher on proper boathandling and an introduction to the basics of racing. Boats provided (Cubes). Answers to FAQ can be found here. Ages 8-12. Saturdays March 18 – May 27 (8 days). Cost: $1000. (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Saturdays 11am-4pm
    • Dates: Mar 18, 25, Apr 15, 22 May 6, 13, 20, 27

* This class does not compete in regattas. At the culmination of the course, those ready will be invited to join the Opti Race Team: Green Fleet. *

Opti Green Team

For sailors who have completed Intro-to-Race or equivalent and seek to refine their racing skills in a single handed boat. Ages 8-13. Every Tuesday February 21-April 25. Cost: $1200 (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Tuesday 3:30-6:30pm
    • Dates: Feb 21, 28 Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
Regattas
  • March 4-5: BAYS Winter Series #3 @ San Francisco YC
    • April 1-2: Opti Harken Regatta @ San Francisco YC

Opti Development Team

For sailors who have excelled in the Green Fleet and are almost ready for Champ Fleet. Boat ownership is mandatory after your first season. Answers to FAQ can be found here. Ages 8-13. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Feb 15-Apr 23. Cost: $1500 (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30-6:30pm
  • ** Now on Sundays ** 11am-4pm
    • Dates: Feb 15, 16, 22, 23 Mar 1, 2, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 29, 30 Apr 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27
Regattas
  • Feb 25-26: Opti Harken #1 @ Cal YC
  • March 4-5: BAYS Winter Series #3 @ SFYC
  • April 1-2: Opti Harken #2 @ SFYC

Opti Champ Team

For sailors who have graduated out of Development (or equivalent) and seek to refine racing skills in a single handed boat. Boat ownership is mandatory. Answers to FAQ can be found here. Ages 10-15. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Feb 15-Apr 27. Cost: $1500. (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30-6:30pm
  • ** Now on Sundays ** 11am-4pm
    • Dates: Feb 15, 16, 22, 23 Mar 1, 2, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 29, 30 Apr 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27
Regattas
  • Feb 10-12: Valentine’s Regatta @ St. Pete, Florida
  • Feb 25-26: Harken #1 @ Cal YC
  • March 4-5: BAYS Winter Series #3 @ San Francisco YC
  • April 1-2: Opti Harken Regatta @ San Francisco YC

*Most kids stay on the Champ Team for multiple seasons. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. The next step would be 420 Intermediate or High School Race Team.*

FJ Intro (11-13yo)

Learn the basics of sailing while developing skills to prepare for sailing with others at PYSF and in the Bay Area. This class serves as an introduction to double-handed sailing and Fleet Racing. While no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket. Ages 11-13. Boats provided. Saturdays Apr 22-May 27. Cost: $750. (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Saturdays 12-4pm
    • Apr 22 May 6,13, 20, 27

*Most kids take FJ Intro over multiple seasons. Your instructors will update you on the sailor’s progress towards the end of the course. This class precedes High School Race Team, 420 Intermediate and/or Keelboat 101.*

Keelboat 101

Learn the basics of sailing a keelboat! This class serves as an introduction to keelboat sailing using Ideal 18s. Sailors will be learning basic maneuvering on a keelboat, including spinnakers. Class culminates with the first Friday Fun Series of the season! Sailors must have taken FJ Intro (or equivalent) and are confident skippering smaller boats prior to taking this class. Boats provided. Ages 13+. Fridays Mar 24-April28.Cost: $750. (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Fridays 3:30-6:30pm
    • Mar 24, 31 Apr 14, 21, 28

*Sailor must have completed FJ Intro, be confident in skippering and have approval of the Director prior to registering.*

420 Intermediate

Sailors who have completed FJ Intro, 420 Intro Summer Course, or equivalent, but not quite ready for 420 Race Team practice. Looking to improve trapeze work, spinnaker handling, skippering and crewing. No partner needed. Boats provided. Ages: 13-18. This class precedes invitation to the 420 Race Team. Wednesdays Mar 1-Apr 26. Cost: $1500.(Combo w/ High School: $2,000). (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm
    • Dates: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26

*At the culmination of the course, those ready will be invited to join the 420 Race Team. It is common to take the Intermediate Class multiple seasons before advancing to the Race Team.*

C420 Race Team

C420 Race Team members will be practicing twice a week and are expected to participate in local, Bay Area regattas. Regattas outside of the Bay Area will be coordinated with team coaches with an additional cost of $100/sailor/day. (Midwinters in Florida for example). Practice is Wednesdays and Sundays. Most sailors will be doing BOTH C420 Race Team and High School Race Team to further enhance their skill set. Cost: $1500. (Combo w/ High School: $2,000) (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

  • Wednesdays: 3:30-6:30pm
  • Sundays: 11am-4pm
    • Dates: Feb 8, 15, 22, 26 Mar 1, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 29 Apr 2, 5, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
Regattas
  • Feb 18-20: C420 Midwinter Championship @ Jensen Beach, FL
  • March 4-5: BAYS Winter Series #3 @ SFYC
  • March 18-19: Spring Dinghy @ StFYC
  • May 13-14: Elvstrom Zellerbach @ StFYC

*Sailors must have completed 420 Intermediate and have the approval of the coaches and Director before enrolling in this class. Pairings for regattas and practice are done by the coaching staff and coordinated through the sailors.

High School Race Team

8th-12th graders. No experience needed. No pre-existing team needed! Attendance at every practice is preferred, but not mandatory. Regattas happen within the Bay Area, as well as throughout CA. Must be comfortable in the water. Boats provided. Answers to FAQ can be found here. Practice is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Jan 31-Apr 28. Cost: $1200. (Combo w 420 Intermediate/Race Team : $2,000) (PYSF Scholarships are available as part of PYSF’s mission to be a community sailing program that teaches sailing regardless of ability to pay. To apply for a scholarship, complete the PYSF Request for Scholarship. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.)

Many sailors will be doing BOTH High School Race Team and another class. Cost for a combo classes:

*Regatta participation is based on ability level and team size. No Team? Sail for the season, keep recruiting friends, and continue learning and meeting new friends from the Bay Area! Two kids from the same school? You can attend most local HS events. Team of 4+ kids from the same school? Based on ability level, you can attend all events up and down the coast! Sailors that enroll as 8th graders are assigned by the Director to the school they plan on attending for the following year. Pairings for regattas are done by the coaching staff and coordinated through the Parent Reps for each school.

  • Every Tues, Wed, and Thurs: 3:30-6:30pm
    • Dates: Jan 31 – Apr 27
  • Not sure if you’ll like sailing? Come try it out!
  • Try-It-Out Days
    • January 25 and 26: 3:30-6:30pm
Regattas
  • Jan 7-8: PCISA #3 (Rose Bowl) @ Long Beach, CA
  • Feb 11-12: NorCal 1-Days #5 and #6 @ Treasure Island
  • Feb 25-26: PCISA #4 Golden Bear @ Treasure Island
  • Mar 4-5: BAYS Winter #3 @ SFYC (non-High School event)
  • Mar 11-12: PCISA #5 Gaucho @ Santa Barbara
  • Apr 8-9: NorCal Divisional Champs @ PYSF
  • Apr 22-23: Team Race PCCs @ SBYC
  • Apr 29-30: Silver PCCs @ EYC
  • May 6-7: Gold PCCs @ TBD